Things To Do in New York in June

Best June New York City Activities

The best things to do in New York in June in New York City are mostly outdoors and allow you to enjoy the best of NYC in great weather. NYC is not too hot, yet, and Central Park is constantly full with tennis, baseball, bicycles, roller blades, beach volleyball and people just lounging in Sheep Meadow.

Dining outside is a very NYC thing to do, especially at a sidewalk cafe, or grabbing cocktails at one of our many beautiful roof decks. Many New Yorkers escape on the weekends to local beaches, such as the Hamptons and the Jersey Shore.

Check the NYC Insider Guide June Events Calendar

Check out all the Best June Events in New York City. Soak up all the amazing outdoor and free things to do in June, such as Shakespeare in the Park, Philharmonic in the Park, Metropolitan Opera Summer Recital Series, River to River Festival, Museum Mile Festival, Free Outdoor Concerts and Movies and Washington Square Outdoor Art Exhibit.

Celebrate culture and heritage during Pride Week and the Puerto Rican Day Parade. Sample NYC’s best eats during the Taste of Times Square and Central Park Taste of Summer. Cheer at the Belmont Stakes or for the Yankees, Mets or NYCFC and so much more.

Where to Stay during Summer in New York City

Summer is the perfect time to check into one of our hotels with free bicycles, an awesome roofdeck or a pool. Take advantage of the many free perks offered by NYC hotels to help you get the best city views, relax at the end of a long sightseeing day, explore more of NYC and dive into the nooks and crannies of New York City you can't see any other way!

NYC Sightseeing Cruises - NYC Insider Guide Favorites!

NYC Boat Tours Cruises

NYC Boat tours cruises are one of my FAVORITE things to do in NYC. There are no better views of our skyline than from the water and year-round, you can cruise with brunch, champagne, general sightseeing, dinner, booze, jazz, sailboat, speedboat, holiday, romantic. With so many boat cruise choices, here are our top picks by category:

Book Your July 4th Fireworks View Soon!

Whether you are watching the fireworks from a boat, rooftop, lounge, hotel or restaurant, NOW is the time to make your reservations. Year after year, I see people wait until the last minute (after June 25th or so) and all the best July 4th activities are already sold out. Check out the complete NYC Insider Guide to July 4th in New York City while there are still prime choices available.

100 Free Things to Do in New York in Summer

Free things to do in New York in Summer are everywhere, every day and every night! Kids, adults, outdoors, indoors, active, lazy…you name it! Free summer activities in NYC include concerts, movies, sports and fitness, arts and culture, museums, tours. So whether you want free tennis, an outdoor concert, a movie under the stars or free opera outdoors in the park, we have you covered with over 100 FREE things to do in NYC this summer.

See the New York City Skyline

If I had to pick my #1 favorite thing to do in NYC at night, it would be anything with a skyline view. Whether you take it in from a rooftop, boat tour, bus tour, dinner cruise, top of a skyscraper or your friend's apartment...you MUST see our skyline twinkle, sparkle and wink right at you. Some of the top ways to see the NYC Skyline:

June Weather in New York

June has some of the year’s most perfect NYC weather. Historical June high/low temperatures are 81/63 (F) and 27/17 (C).

Central Park foliage is in gorgeous bloom, the trees lush and the water starting to warm. NYers are consistently playing outside: beach, tennis, volleyball, frisbee, biking, baseball and much more.

The temperature is fairly consistent day to night and most likely you not need any sort of jacket or coat. You can bring an evening sweater to be safe, but the dress code is likely shorts, tanks/tees, sundresses and open toe shoes.

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Sightsee from the Sky

Top of the Rock, Empire State Building or One World Observatory? Which is best and, if we have to choose, which should we visit? There is no easy answer, but here are some facts to help guide your choice.

Empire State Building - (86 and 102 floors) Best for patient movie and history buffs who need to check it off their bucket list

Top of the Rock - (67-70 floors) Best for sweeping 360° vista views, including of the Empire State Building and Central Park. Shorter lines and cheaper than the ESB.

One World Observatory - (100-102 floors) Best for those who want to be first. Newest, most modern and high tech, with phenomenal views

Skip The Line: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)

The Guggenheim: Skip The Line

Things to do in New York with Kids

One of the best parts of NYC is that what is fun for kids is usually just as much fun for adults. If you are joining us in NYC for a family vacation, then please read all about our local kid's favorites, along with special tips just for visitors.

Broadway and Off Broadway Shows for Kids - choose a dream show, like Aladdin, Wicked or Lion King, see the latest Kids shows, or save BIG and entertain kids and little ones under 4 with an awesome Off Broadway Show

A Night at the Museum

Just a few times per year, the Museum of Natural History lets you sleep over!!!! And yes, it's just like the movie! Evening and morning snacks, cots to sleep on, a flashlight fossil fact-finding mission, live animals, private museum tours and more.

New York City Nightlife

How do you make the most of your time in the city that never sleeps?? Some of the best 'only in NYC' nightlife experiences include skyline views, dinner cruises, Museums and attractions open late til 2am, rooftops, night tours, comedy clubs and more. Some of our top NYC Nightlife picks:

Romantic Things to Do in NYC

There are tons of things to do on your romantic New York City vacation. Attractions open late with skyline views, Central Park Tours, VIP Experiences, a helicopter ride. Some of the most popular romantic ways to see NYC include:

NYC Dinner & Skyline Cruise

Explore and Indulge Like a Real NYC Foodie

There is no shortage of pizza, bagels, street vendors, cupcakes, craft beer and cocktails, rooftops and mini food parks to explore and so many more food choices in the five boroughs, along with wonderful guides who can't wait to show you them all!!!!

A Slice of Brooklyn Chocolate Tour - Explore and sample the world of fine Brooklyn Chocolatiers from Valentino Pier to Cobble Hill, Red Hook to Carroll Gardens and beyond.

Spot Celebrities in NYC

Where to find celebrities in NYC or which celebrities are living in NYC today are common questions by all, but celebrity sightings in NYC are way easier than you may think and happen all the time. You will, of course, see them on the subway, in Central Park, at the gym, in restaurants, at all the current hotspots, at shows and more. But here are some unique ways to see celebrities all over the city.

Get Out of NYC for a Day

NYC is within 3 hours of so many other cities and areas you can visit for just one day: Washington DC, Boston, Philadelphia, Niagara Falls, the Hamptons, Woodbury Common Shopping Outlets and more quite easily. Top choices for 1-day Out of Town:

NYC Things to Do

Welcome to the NYC Insider Guide. Please enjoy our Insider tips, free maps, where to spend and save your money, secret ways of getting discounts and most importantly, what to book NOW so you don’t miss out! - All the Best, Melissa